MHB Conant, left, and Gretchen Gundrum sing during a vigil offering support for Catholic nuns on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at St. James Cathedral in Seattle. Seattle Archbishop Peter Sartain has been appointed by the Pope to impose discipline on American nuns that the Vatican says sometimes promote "radical feminist themes incompatible with the Catholic Faith." less

MHB Conant, left, and Gretchen Gundrum sing during a vigil offering support for Catholic nuns on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at St. James Cathedral in Seattle. Seattle Archbishop Peter Sartain has been appointed by ... more

Sue Nies holds a sign during a vigil offering support for Catholic nuns at St. James Cathedral in Seattle. Seattle Archbishop Peter Sartain has been appointed by the Pope to impose discipline on American nuns that the Vatican says sometimes promote "radical feminist themes incompatible with the Catholic Faith." less

Sue Nies holds a sign during a vigil offering support for Catholic nuns at St. James Cathedral in Seattle. Seattle Archbishop Peter Sartain has been appointed by the Pope to impose discipline on American nuns ... more

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A supporter holds a sign and candle during a vigil offering support for Catholic nuns.

A supporter holds a sign and candle during a vigil offering support for Catholic nuns.

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People gather during a vigil offering support for Catholic nuns at St. James Cathedral in Seattle.

People gather during a vigil offering support for Catholic nuns at St. James Cathedral in Seattle.

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People gather during a vigil offering support for Catholic nuns at St. James Cathedral in Seattle.

People gather during a vigil offering support for Catholic nuns at St. James Cathedral in Seattle.

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Stellablue, left, and Lily, right, both Newfoundlands, wear T-shirts as their owner Tom Brunton holds their leashes during a vigil offering support for Catholic nuns.

Stellablue, left, and Lily, right, both Newfoundlands, wear T-shirts as their owner Tom Brunton holds their leashes during a vigil offering support for Catholic nuns.

Supporters, including Jackie Rickert, right, gather during a vigil offering support for Catholic nuns at St. James Cathedral in Seattle. Seattle Archbishop Peter Sartain has been appointed by the Pope to impose discipline on American nuns that the Vatican says sometimes promote "radical feminist themes incompatible with the Catholic Faith." less

Supporters, including Jackie Rickert, right, gather during a vigil offering support for Catholic nuns at St. James Cathedral in Seattle. Seattle Archbishop Peter Sartain has been appointed by the Pope to impose ... more

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From left, Dominican Order Sisters Teresa Montes and Phyllis Kelleher and Sisters of Providence nun Helen Brennan gather during a vigil offering support for Catholic nuns. The nuns were honored during the vigil at St. James Cathedral. less

From left, Dominican Order Sisters Teresa Montes and Phyllis Kelleher and Sisters of Providence nun Helen Brennan gather during a vigil offering support for Catholic nuns. The nuns were honored during the ... more

People gather during a vigil offering support for Catholic nuns at St. James Cathedral in Seattle.

People gather during a vigil offering support for Catholic nuns at St. James Cathedral in Seattle.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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People gather during a vigil offering support for Catholic nuns at St. James Cathedral in Seattle.

People gather during a vigil offering support for Catholic nuns at St. James Cathedral in Seattle.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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Dominican Order Sisters Teresa Montes, left, and Phyllis Kelleher sing during a vigil offering support for Catholic nuns on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at St. James Cathedral in Seattle. Seattle Archbishop Peter Sartain has been appointed by the Pope to impose discipline on American nuns that the Vatican says sometimes promote "radical feminist themes incompatible with the Catholic Faith." less

Dominican Order Sisters Teresa Montes, left, and Phyllis Kelleher sing during a vigil offering support for Catholic nuns on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at St. James Cathedral in Seattle. Seattle Archbishop Peter ... more

A statue of Mother Cabrini is shown on the St. James Cathedral during a vigil offering support for Catholic nuns. Seattle Archbishop Peter Sartain has been appointed by the Pope to impose discipline on American nuns that the Vatican says sometimes promote "radical feminist themes incompatible with the Catholic Faith." less

A statue of Mother Cabrini is shown on the St. James Cathedral during a vigil offering support for Catholic nuns. Seattle Archbishop Peter Sartain has been appointed by the Pope to impose discipline on American ... more

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